Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Canton, OH
There are 49 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Canton with roughly 4,060 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 8 public housing developments, and 25 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $185 to $428 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Canton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Canton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Terraces PB Section 8 | 416 | $207 | — |
| Jackson Sherrick Apartments Public Housing | 312 | $223 | 22 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 219 | $204 | 15 mo |
| Ellisdale Homes and Leshdale Homes Public Housing | 203 | $253 | 29 mo |
| Canton Towers PB Section 8 | 199 | $360 | — |
| Mahoning, Gage and Ne Canton Scattered Public Housing | 192 | $291 | 18 mo |
| Stark County Scattered Sites Public Housing | 184 | $390 | 15 mo |
| Linwood Acres and Sw Canton Scattered Public Housing | 180 | $261 | 23 mo |
| Chip Townhouses I PB Section 8 | 149 | $222 | — |
| Plaza, Kimberle and Neal Court Public Housing | 149 | $285 | 22 mo |
| Mayfield Manor PB Section 8 | 144 | $389 | — |
| Mayfield Manor I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Cherrie Turner Apartments LIHTC | 134 | — | — |
| Cherrie Turner Tower PB Section 8 | 134 | $211 | — |
| Downtowner PB Section 8 | 118 | $185 | — |
| Village Tower PB Section 8 | 100 | $375 | — |
| Mckinley Park and Turner Towers Public Housing | 93 | $305 | 77 mo |
| Vienna Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Mayfield Manor Ii §202 Senior | 66 | $391 | — |
| Vassar Village PB Section 8 | 65 | $345 | — |
| Vienna Woods Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Hunter House LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Ahepa 59 Apartments §202 Senior | 42 | $428 | — |
| Village Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 41 | $301 | — |
| Abcd Homes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Canton Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Eastside Homes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Gateway Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Gateway House Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Mayfield Manor Iii §202 Senior | 40 | $383 | — |
| Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $374 | — |
| Sahara Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $188 | — |
| Cedar Oaks PB Section 8 | 39 | $341 | — |
| Abcd Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Canton Senior Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Cherry Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Gateway Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Ywca of Canton LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Diamond Estates LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| Ican Gardens §811 | 12 | $275 | — |
| North Canton LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Ren-war Group Home #1 LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Ren-war Group Home #2 LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| North Canton LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| Homer Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| High Avenue LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Ryamont LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Harmony Lane LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Strasser Place LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Canton (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Terraces PB Section 8 | 416 | $207 | — |
| Canton Towers PB Section 8 | 199 | $360 | — |
| Chip Townhouses I PB Section 8 | 149 | $222 | — |
| Mayfield Manor PB Section 8 | 144 | $389 | — |
| Mayfield Manor I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Cherrie Turner Tower PB Section 8 | 134 | $211 | — |
| Downtowner PB Section 8 | 118 | $185 | — |
| Village Tower PB Section 8 | 100 | $375 | — |
| Vienna Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Vassar Village PB Section 8 | 65 | $345 | — |
| Vienna Woods Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Village Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 41 | $301 | — |
| Canton Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $374 | — |
| Sahara Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $188 | — |
Public housing developments in Canton
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sherrick Apartments Public Housing | 312 | $223 | 22 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 219 | $204 | 15 mo |
| Ellisdale Homes and Leshdale Homes Public Housing | 203 | $253 | 29 mo |
| Mahoning, Gage and Ne Canton Scattered Public Housing | 192 | $291 | 18 mo |
| Stark County Scattered Sites Public Housing | 184 | $390 | 15 mo |
| Linwood Acres and Sw Canton Scattered Public Housing | 180 | $261 | 23 mo |
| Plaza, Kimberle and Neal Court Public Housing | 149 | $285 | 22 mo |
| Mckinley Park and Turner Towers Public Housing | 93 | $305 | 77 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Canton
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrie Turner Apartments LIHTC | 134 | — | — |
| Hunter House LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Abcd Homes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Eastside Homes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Gateway Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Gateway House Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Ywca of Canton LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Diamond Estates LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| North Canton LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Ren-war Group Home #1 LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Ren-war Group Home #2 LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| North Canton LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| Homer Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| High Avenue LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Ryamont LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Stark County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Stark County: studio $749, 1-BR $846, 2-BR $1,086, 3-BR $1,371, 4-BR $1,451.
Full FMR table for Stark County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Canton
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Alliance, OH
- Massillon, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
- Euclid, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.